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Cherry Cobbler Muffins Recipe

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Delight in these Cherry Cobbler Muffins, featuring a tender, flavorful muffin base bursting with juicy cherries and topped with a sweet, cinnamon-spiced streusel. Perfect for breakfast or a snack, these muffins combine the classic charm of cherry cobbler with the convenience of a handheld treat.

Ingredients

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Muffins

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus 1 tablespoon more)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup salted butter (melted and cooled)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 21 ounces cherry pie filling (divided in half)

Streusel Topping

  • ¼ cup salted butter (cold and cut into cubes)
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon milk (or heavy cream)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a 12-cup muffin pan with parchment paper muffin liners or spray with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a small bowl, sift together 2 cups flour, salt, and baking powder, then set aside to be added later.
  3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, beat or whisk the eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until well combined and smooth.
  4. Incorporate Dry into Wet: Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring gently just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep muffins tender.
  5. Prepare Cherries: Take half of the cherry pie filling (approximately 1 cup), place it in a strainer, and rinse the cherries under cold water to remove excess syrup. Let the cherries drain completely.
  6. Coat and Fold Cherries: Toss the rinsed cherries with 1 tablespoon of flour to prevent sinking, then gently fold them into the muffin batter just until evenly distributed.
  7. Fill Muffin Cups: Evenly divide the muffin batter among the 12 cups in the pan.
  8. Add Cherry Topping: From the remaining pie filling, place 2 to 3 cherries with a small spoonful of syrup on top of each muffin for extra flavor and visual appeal.
  9. Make Streusel Topping: In a small bowl, use fingers or a fork to mix the cold cubed butter, flour, baking powder, sugar, and cinnamon until crumbly.
  10. Add Cream and Sprinkle: Mix the milk or heavy cream into the streusel mixture to create clumps, then sprinkle this topping evenly over the cherries and muffins in the pan.
  11. Bake Muffins: Bake in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with only a few moist crumbs.
  12. Cool and Serve: Allow the muffins to cool in the pan for 10 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack. Serve warm for the best flavor.

Notes

  • Rinsing the cherries removes excess syrup, preventing the batter from becoming too wet.
  • Tossing cherries in flour prevents them from sinking to the bottom during baking.
  • You can substitute milk with heavy cream for a richer taste.
  • Store leftover muffins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for longer storage.
  • For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free flour blend.

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